A voluntary agreement between 2 or more people to engage in sexual activity. Consent must be clear, informed, voluntary, sober, act and person-specific, ongoing, mutual, active, and come directly from the individuals engaging in the sexual contact. It is impossible to get consent from children, though close-in-age and peer-experimentation exceptions exist for youth ages 12-15.

The advocacy of women’s rights on the basis of the equality of the sexes.

An intersectional approach to service delivery that acknowledges that the root of sexual violence is power inequality and works to reduce barriers that groups and individuals face when seeking support and volunteer or employment opportunities.

Person-first language recognizes that a person is more than any one experience and that labels are sometimes harmful. People who have experienced sexual violence may use terms like victim or survivor to describe themselves, or they may use words like offender or perpetrator to describe the person who harmed them. Terms that resonate for one person may not fit for another person for a variety of reasons, and SACE supports a person’s right to self-determine their identity and experience. This is why at SACE, we default to person-first language such as “person who experienced sexual assault”, or “person who used abusive behavior”, unless speaking with or about an individual who has identified how they would like their experience to be talked about.

Sex trafficking is a form of sexual exploitation. Human trafficking for the purposes of sexual exploitation is a crime and Canada has specific legislation in the Criminal Code (S. 279) and in the IRPA (Immigrant and Refugee Protection Action) (S. 117 & 118) to address all types of human trafficking (sexual exploitation, labour exploitation, organ, debt servitude) There are three elements to constitute human trafficking: Action + Means + Purpose.

Any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another.

Any unwanted comment, gesture, or action that is sexual in nature that makes someone feel afraid, embarrassed, uncomfortable or ashamed. The intention of the person doing the action doesn’t matter, it’s the negative impact the action has that makes something sexual harassment.

Sexual violence is an umbrella term that refers to any form of non-consensual sexual behavior, including sexual assault, sexual abuse, sexual harassment, sexual exploitation, sex trafficking, and sexual violence facilitated through technology.

A voluntary agreement between 2 or more people to engage in sexual activity. Consent must be clear, informed, voluntary, sober, act and person-specific, ongoing, mutual, active, and come directly from the individuals engaging in the sexual contact. It is impossible to get consent from children, though close-in-age and peer-experimentation exceptions exist for youth ages 12-15.

The advocacy of women’s rights on the basis of the equality of the sexes.

An intersectional approach to service delivery that acknowledges that the root of sexual violence is power inequality and works to reduce barriers that groups and individuals face when seeking support and volunteer or employment opportunities.

Person-first language recognizes that a person is more than any one experience and that labels are sometimes harmful. People who have experienced sexual violence may use terms like victim or survivor to describe themselves, or they may use words like offender or perpetrator to describe the person who harmed them. Terms that resonate for one person may not fit for another person for a variety of reasons, and SACE supports a person’s right to self-determine their identity and experience. This is why at SACE, we default to person-first language such as “person who experienced sexual assault”, or “person who used abusive behavior”, unless speaking with or about an individual who has identified how they would like their experience to be talked about.

Sex trafficking is a form of sexual exploitation. Human trafficking for the purposes of sexual exploitation is a crime and Canada has specific legislation in the Criminal Code (S. 279) and in the IRPA (Immigrant and Refugee Protection Action) (S. 117 & 118) to address all types of human trafficking (sexual exploitation, labour exploitation, organ, debt servitude) There are three elements to constitute human trafficking: Action + Means + Purpose.

Any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another.

Any unwanted comment, gesture, or action that is sexual in nature that makes someone feel afraid, embarrassed, uncomfortable or ashamed. The intention of the person doing the action doesn’t matter, it’s the negative impact the action has that makes something sexual harassment.

Sexual violence is an umbrella term that refers to any form of non-consensual sexual behavior, including sexual assault, sexual abuse, sexual harassment, sexual exploitation, sex trafficking, and sexual violence facilitated through technology.

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Breath and Movement for Self Care

Sometimes self care can be just taking time to breathe, or to relax our bodies.

Breath and Movement for Self Care

Sometimes self care can be just taking time to breathe, or to relax our bodies.

Printable PDF of breathing techniques and morning and night movement series to support your self care routine, curated using knowledge from Akhanda Yoga.

Victim Blaming

Victim blaming not only discourages survivors from coming forward for fear they’ll be blamed, it also actively shifts focus away from holding the person doing harm accountable.

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Victim Blaming

Victim blaming not only discourages survivors from coming forward for fear they’ll be blamed, it also actively shifts focus away from holding the person doing harm accountable.

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Sexual Assault and Safety Tips

Sexual Assault and Safety Tips

The typical safety tips don't address the realities of how and why sexual assault happens, and they can leave people who experience it feeling like it was their fault.

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Age of Consent in Canada

Age of Consent in Canada

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Self Care Wheel

Ideas for self care in all aspects of your life

Self Care Wheel

Ideas for self care in all aspects of your life

Consent Conversations

More than just consensual sex, we should want sex that is fun, satisfying, safe-feeling, and connected. But if consent isn't just checking off a box or getting a “yes”, what is it?

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Consent Conversations

More than just consensual sex, we should want sex that is fun, satisfying, safe-feeling, and connected. But if consent isn't just checking off a box or getting a “yes”, what is it?

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Rolling With Rejection

Getting consent means having conversations to explore what you both want. Here's what to do if you find out that someone isn’t into it, or isn’t into you.

Rolling With Rejection

Getting consent means having conversations to explore what you both want. Here's what to do if you find out that someone isn’t into it, or isn’t into you.

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Trauma Impacts

Healing isn't linear. Learn how the brain responds to trauma.

Trauma Impacts

Healing isn't linear. Learn how the brain responds to trauma.

Supporting an Adult Impacted by Sexual Violence

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Supporting an Adult Impacted by Sexual Violence

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Supporting a Child or Youth Impacted by Sexual Abuse

By showing a child you believe them and making sure they know it's not their fault, you can support their healing

Supporting a Child or Youth Impacted by Sexual Abuse

By showing a child you believe them and making sure they know it's not their fault, you can support their healing

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Bystander Intervention

You don't have to be a hero or make a big scene to make a difference in someone's life

Bystander Intervention

You don't have to be a hero or make a big scene to make a difference in someone's life

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What is play therapy?

Play can help process or resolve thoughts and feelings that have become “stuck"

What is play therapy?

Play can help process or resolve thoughts and feelings that have become “stuck"

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Colonialism and Sexual Violence

We honour the strength and survivorship of individuals who have experienced sexual violence, and cannot forget the role such violence continues to play in our colonial history

Colonialism and Sexual Violence

We honour the strength and survivorship of individuals who have experienced sexual violence, and cannot forget the role such violence continues to play in our colonial history

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Showing Respect

Intimate Consent in Canada

Showing Respect

Intimate Consent in Canada

This video is one of two series of vignettes created by SACE and REACH Edmonton as conversation starters for facilitators that are working with immigrants and refugees who are in the process of adjusting to Canadian life and culture.

Youth flyer

Definitions and resources for youth

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Youth flyer

Definitions and resources for youth

Non-Consensual Photo Sharing

Whether sexual activity is happening in person or online, voluntary consent is required

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Non-Consensual Photo Sharing

Whether sexual activity is happening in person or online, voluntary consent is required

The Five Points of Consent

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The Five Points of Consent

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What is sexual assault?

Sexual assault is any unwanted sexual contact without voluntary consent

What is sexual assault?

Sexual assault is any unwanted sexual contact without voluntary consent

Sexual Violence Against Children & Youth

Definitions handout for understanding the issue

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Sexual Violence Against Children & Youth

Definitions handout for understanding the issue

Unpacking the Sexual Assault Stereotype and Rape Culture

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Unpacking the Sexual Assault Stereotype and Rape Culture

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What is child sexual abuse?

Child sexual abuse includes inviting or exposing a child to sexual contact, activity, or behaviour

What is child sexual abuse?

Child sexual abuse includes inviting or exposing a child to sexual contact, activity, or behaviour

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Sexual Violence: Understanding the Issue

When people are believed and supported, healing is possible and even probable.

Sexual Violence: Understanding the Issue

When people are believed and supported, healing is possible and even probable.

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Five Points of Consent: Consent is Mutual & Enthusiastic

Five Points of Consent: Consent is Mutual & Enthusiastic

How To Be More Than a Bystander

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How To Be More Than a Bystander

Supporting a Survivor of Sexual Assault

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Supporting a Survivor of Sexual Assault

Only Yes Means Yes

Intimate Consent in Canada

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Only Yes Means Yes

Intimate Consent in Canada

This video is one of two series of vignettes created by SACE and REACH Edmonton as conversation starters for facilitators that are working with immigrants and refugees who are in the process of adjusting to Canadian life and culture.

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Consent & Tea

Consent & Tea

Five Points of Consent: Consent is Clear

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Five Points of Consent: Consent is Clear

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Five Points of Consent: Consent is Ongoing & Act-Specific

Five Points of Consent: Consent is Ongoing & Act-Specific

Five Points of Consent: Consent is Freely Given

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Five Points of Consent: Consent is Freely Given

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Five Points of Consent: Consent is Sober

Five Points of Consent: Consent is Sober

Let’s Talk: Alcohol and Sexual Assault

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Let’s Talk: Alcohol and Sexual Assault

What It’s Like to be Bullied As a Sexual Assault Survivor

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What It’s Like to be Bullied As a Sexual Assault Survivor

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SACE is a not-for-profit charitable organization that supports children, youth, and adults who have experienced sexual abuse or assault, and educates the public about sexual violence.